TOURISM-AND-HOSPITALITY-STUDIES · HKDSE
TOURISM-AND-HOSPITALITY-STUDIES/11
(Section A Multiple-choice + Section B Data-based)
Tourism and Hospitality Studies · 2022 2022 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA)
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.6 / 5
90
165 min
Tourism Concepts & System Models
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
90
Duration
165 min
Session difficulty
3.6 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The 2022 THS examination maintained a fair and balanced structure, yet candidate performance reports reveal that specific geography and operational details were major hurdles. While theoretical concepts like Hudman's travel motives and sustainable tourism goals were well-grasped,
Marks were heavily concentrated in core modules: Tourism Concepts and Principles and Accommodation/F&B operations.
In Paper 1 Part B, candidates who could systematically apply theoretical frameworks (such as Cohen's tourist typology and Maslow's hierarchy) secured high marks.
In Paper 2, essay questions regarding Total Quality Service (TQS) and the 12 Sustainable Tourism goals offered substantial marks (10 marks each) for those who could provide well-structured, department-specific examples.
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
No data available in official reports
Assessment objectives
Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary
Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
Factual
Weight: 7100%Recall Conceptual Application
Weight: 686%Scenario
Weight: 343%Analysis
Weight: 229%Professional
Weight: 114%
Method marks watchlist
Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost
No data available in official reports
Recurring mistakes across years
Themes examiners flag in multiple recent sessions for this subject
No data available in official reports
Question choice intelligence
Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)
No data available in official reports
Level exemplars
What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like
No data available in official reports
Grade & admission context
How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards
Reporting source
HKEAA Subject Examination Report — comments on candidates’ performance with marking schemes
Admission context
Levels feed JUPAS and non-JUPAS university applications; 5** and 5* are most selective
Deep insights
What top candidates did
Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series
No data available in official reports
Command word playbook
How to match each command word to the expected response style
Match the expected response style for “Interpret” questions.
Name or point to the specific feature asked for — avoid extra explanation.
State features in sequence or list observable properties — do not explain causes unless asked.
Match the expected response style for “Propose” questions.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 2.5
Min per mark: 1.9
Min per mark: 1.3
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Tourism concepts and principles
18 marks this session
Accommodation Sector
15 marks this session
Current issues in tourism and hospitality
13 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
No data available in official reports
Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
Tourism concepts and principles
Accommodation Sector
Current issues in tourism and hospitality
Customer services
Destination geography
Food and Beverage Sector
Customer relations
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 1 (Multiple Choice & Data-Response):
Paper 2 (Essay/Structured Questions):
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
No data available in official reports
Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
Tourism concepts and principles
18 marks this session
Practise in RevuiAccommodation Sector
15 marks this session
Practise in RevuiCurrent issues in tourism and hospitality
13 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The 2022 THS examination maintained a fair and balanced structure, yet candidate performance reports reveal that specific geography and operational details were major hurdles. While theoretical concepts like Hudman's travel motives and sustainable tourism goals were well-grasped,
- 2Message
Marks were heavily concentrated in core modules: Tourism Concepts and Principles and Accommodation/F&B operations.
- 3Message
In Paper 1 Part B, candidates who could systematically apply theoretical frameworks (such as Cohen's tourist typology and Maslow's hierarchy) secured high marks.
- 4Message
In Paper 2, essay questions regarding Total Quality Service (TQS) and the 12 Sustainable Tourism goals offered substantial marks (10 marks each) for those who could provide well-structured, department-specific examples.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
2022 2022 2022
Tourism and Hospitality Studies
Marks were heavily concentrated in core modules: Tourism Concepts and Principles and Accommodation/F&B operations. In Paper 1 Part B, candidates who could systematically apply theoretical frameworks (such as Cohen's tourist typology and Maslow's hierarchy) secured high marks. In
The 2022 THS examination maintained a fair and balanced structure, yet candidate performance reports reveal that specific geography and operational details were major hurdles. While theoretical concepts like Hudman's travel motives and sustainable tourism goals were well-grasped,
Marks were heavily concentrated in core modules: Tourism Concepts and Principles and Accommodation/F&B operations.
In Paper 1 Part B, candidates who could systematically apply theoretical frameworks (such as Cohen's tourist typology and Maslow's hierarchy) secured high marks.
- Total marks
- 90
- Duration
- 165 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.6 / 5
Session analysis
Marks were heavily concentrated in core modules: Tourism Concepts and Principles and Accommodation/F&B operations. In Paper 1 Part B, candidates who could systematically apply theoretical frameworks (such as Cohen's tourist typology and Maslow's hierarchy) secured high marks. In Paper 2, essay questions regarding Total Quality Service (TQS) and the 12 Sustainable Tourism goals offered substantial marks (10 marks each) for those who could provide well-structured, department-specific examples.
Updated Jun 11, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 1 (Multiple Choice & Data-Response):
Paper 2 (Essay/Structured Questions):
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
See where the marks were concentrated so revision time goes to the highest-value topics.
Mark accessibility
Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.
78% within easy or medium reach
Command word frequency
Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.
Question type mix
Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.
Essay
40·2·44%
MCQ
30·30·33%
Data-Response
20·2·22%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Difficulty trend
Compare difficulty across recent years.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
Paper 1 Section A (
0.75 m/minPaper 1 Section B (
0.40 m/minPaper 2 (Essays)
0.53 m/minTotal marks
90
Total time
165 min
Avg pace
0.55
Cumulative marks ladder
The line is your running mark total question by question; dashed lines are the estimated grade cut-offs. See which question the line crosses your target grade at, so you know how far you must answer cleanly and which questions decide a band.
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
The MICE Sector Recovery and Green Exhibitions
85%85%
Contactless Smart Hospitality & VR Marketing
80%80%
Overall Difficulty Verdict
The 2022 THS examination maintained a fair and balanced structure, yet candidate performance reports reveal that specific geography and operational details were major hurdles. While theoretical concepts like Hudman's travel motives and sustainable tourism goals were well-grasped, specific technical questions in Paper 1 resulted in very low passing rates. Thus, the paper is rated a 4 out of 5 stars in terms of achieving a high grade.
Where the Marks Are
Marks were heavily concentrated in core modules: Tourism Concepts and Principles and Accommodation/F&B operations. In Paper 1 Part B, candidates who could systematically apply theoretical frameworks (such as Cohen's tourist typology and Maslow's hierarchy) secured high marks. In Paper 2, essay questions regarding Total Quality Service (TQS) and the 12 Sustainable Tourism goals offered substantial marks (10 marks each) for those who could provide well-structured, department-specific examples.
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Total marks
- 50
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.